VCA Pets First Animal Hospital

11/12/2024

Choose your perfect fall adventure! Comment below and let us know how you and your pets will be celebrating. We'll be watching the stars with our cat! 😸 ✨

11/11/2024

A pet diabetes diagnosis can be stressful! But when it is detected early, and consistently monitored and treated, pets can live long, comfortable lives.

With your loving care and our commitment to your pet’s health, we can manage diabetes together.

11/08/2024

Did you know VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card for all types of veterinary expenses, including your pet’s mobility and joint care?

Learn more about CareCredit and see if you prequalify at https://www.carecredit.com/apply/?sitecode=1gfasemla78

11/07/2024

It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week and we want to showcase over 150+ amazing shelter partners across the country that help countless pets find a good home!

10/30/2024

Have a happy & safe HOWL-oween!🎃

Everyone's entitled to one good scare for Halloween, but not when it comes to your pet's health! 👻

10/28/2024

Be careful this Halloween before your pet starts goblin treats they shouldn't. 🙀 Eat, drink, and be scary!

Make sure to look out for any treats that can be hazardous to your pet.🍬

🎥: VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

10/25/2024

Weight management is an important part of pet care and helps them to live long and healthy lives.

10/24/2024

You better be-leave you need to keep an eye out for fall dangers! We're sharing some items to watch out for next time you take your pet outside to watch the leaves. 🍂

10/22/2024

It's crucial to make sure that your pet's medication is not expired. Drugs may not be safe or effective beyond the specified expiration date.

10/21/2024

Is it true that dogs can only see in black and white?

Watch and find out if there’s more than meets the eye.

10/17/2024

Shockingly, pets CAN be picky eaters! 😹

We've got some hacks to make healthy snacking a routine part of your pet's diet.

10/17/2024

At VCA, we all fam 💙

Party Animals 🥳:
🎂🦎 VCA South Dade Animal Hospital
🎉 🐶 VCA All Pets Animal Hospital Salinas
🎊 🐕 VCA Wellington Animal Hospital
🎈😸 VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital

10/14/2024

Happy National Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all veterinary technicians! We're excited to share some special moments of our team reading heartfelt thank-you notes to and from their DVMs across VCA.

Our hospitals simply could not operate without the dedication and expertise of our incredible veterinary technicians. Thank you for everything you do!

10/10/2024

It's hard to leave your pets at home when you have errands to run, but being separated could cause your pet to become overly anxious. It's important to be aware of separation anxiety to help your pet overcome it.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your VCA veterinarian to discuss how to handle your pet's separation anxiety.

10/08/2024

We couldn't help FALL-ing in love at our photo booth! 🍁

🍁📸: East Islip Animal Hospital

10/04/2024

Happy 🌎💙🐹🐴🐱🐶🐰💙🌎

Our world revolves around pets, so we're sharing our world with you!

10/03/2024

You don't have to climb a mountain to go on an adventure with your favorite dog.

Celebrate with a simple walk that can help promote an active life for your pet.

10/01/2024

In celebration of National Fire Pup Day, we're spotlighting Dalmatians and their history at the firehouse alongside firefighters!

10/01/2024

VCA Pets First will be CLOSED Tuesday October 1st. We will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday October 2nd.
If you have a pet emergency, please reach out to one of the following options:

02/29/2024

Although everyday is a great day to show love and appreciation to our furry friends, this year is a leap year! We get one extra day this month to spoil our pets with extra treats, playtime, love and affection. No doubt your pet will appreciate the love no matter the day 💖😍🐶😺

02/19/2024

February 19th is National Whippet Day!

The whippet descends from greyhound roots, probably mixed with ratting terriers. The resulting small dogs could be used for poaching in the royal forests, and for entertainment in snap dog contests in which bets were made on how many rabbits a dog could snap up before the rabbits escaped from a circle. This gave the whippet its first name of "snap-dog."https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/dog-breeds/whippet

02/15/2024

Have you ever wondered why vets are so serious about your pet's teeth? It's because dental disease can lead to increased numbers of bacteria in the mouth and oral tissues, which can enter the bloodstream and cause distant or systemic effects. This occurs through both the actions of the bacteria and the body's natural immune response. The organs most prone to the spread of oral bacteria are the heart, liver, and kidneys. It's crucial to maintain your pet's oral health to ensure their overall well-being.Read the full article at http://tinyurl.com/3439wm3j

Ask us how CareClub dental add-on can make your pet's wellness care easy and affordable, or find out more by visiting https://vcahospitals.com/careclub

02/12/2024

What would life be like if your pet could text you all day while you were at work? Hmmm....

02/09/2024

Temporary Hours Change:

12/24/2023

VCA Pets First Animal Hospital will be closed Friday December 22nd for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday December 26th. If you need Urgent or Emergency care, please contact one of the options below.

11/24/2023

11/23/2023

As you prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, this is an excellent time to consider your pet’s health and safety this holiday season. The food we eat can cause issues ranging from mild stomach upset to severe health outcomes and possibly death in cats, dogs and other pets.

Follow these tips to help keep your holiday as stress-free as possible.

06/26/2023

Due to a phone carrier service outage, we are unable to receive phone calls to our hospital. We can however receive voicemails and other forms of communication. Please utilize one of the following methods of communication and we will contact you as soon as possible:
1. Call 804-672-3576 and leave a voicemail. We will retrieve them and reach back out.
2. Text us at 804-299-4498.
3. Email us at [email protected] and we will reach out to you.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work thru this situation.

VCA Pets First Animal Hospital

01/11/2023

Beginning Monday January 16th, 2023, VCA Pets First will be closed for business on Saturdays.
If your pet requires immediate medical care please contact: BluePearl Pet Hospital
5918 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 716-4700